Verisk Analytics (VRSK) saw its stock price soar 5.29% during intraday trading on Wednesday, following the release of its first-quarter financial results.

The company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for Q1 2026, driven by strong demand for its data analytics products, particularly anti-fraud analytics and underwriting solutions. Adjusted EPS of $1.82 beat estimates of $1.74, while revenue of $783 million exceeded expectations of $771.4 million. Growth was fueled by underwriting price increases, new and expanded client sales, and resilient demand for catastrophe, risk, and specialty business solutions.

Verisk reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue and adjusted EPS, and executed a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase program in the quarter. The results highlight the continued essential need for the company's proprietary data and analytics tools in the insurance industry.